Black Beans vs. Lima Beans
Nutrition comparison of Black Beans and Lima Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black beans
versus
lima beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black beans and lima beans:
- Both lima beans and black beans are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lima bean has more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lima bean is high in calories and black bean has 19% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories per 100 grams and black bean has 91 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black beans is lighter in fat and similar to lima beans for protein and carbs. Black beans has a macronutrient ratio of 26:71:3 and for lima beans, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 71% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lima beans and black beans contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lima beans and black beans are high in dietary fiber. Black bean has 41% more dietary fiber than lima bean - lima bean has 4.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black bean has 6.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lima beans and black beans contain similar amounts of sugar - lima bean has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and black bean has 0.23g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lima beans and black beans contain similar amounts of protein - lima bean has 6.8g of protein per 100 grams and black bean has 6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lima beans and black beans are low in saturated fat - lima bean has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black bean has 0.08g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lima bean is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 767% more Vitamin C than black bean - lima bean has 23.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black bean has 2.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lima bean has more Vitamin A than black bean - lima bean has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lima beans and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lima bean has 0.32mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black bean has 0.62mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lima beans and black beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lima bean has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black bean has 2.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lima bean has more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both black beans and lima beans contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Black Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.12 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 0.62 MG | 1.474 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.184 MG | 0.247 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.204 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 34 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lima beans and black beans contain similar amounts of calcium - lima bean has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and black bean has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Lima bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 65% more iron than black bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron per 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both lima beans and black beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 52% more potassium than black bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium per 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lima bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than black bean per 100 grams.
| Black Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.136 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.136 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lima bean has more linoleic acid than black bean per 100 grams.
| Black Beans | Lima Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.068 G | 0.283 G |
| Total | 0.068 G | 0.283 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Beans (Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned) and Lima Beans (Lima beans, immature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does lima beans or black beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Lima bean is high in calories and black bean has 20% less calories than lima bean - lima bean has 113 calories in 100g and black bean has 91 calories.
Does lima beans or black beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lima beans and black beans contain similar amounts of carbs - lima bean has 20.2g of carbs for 100g and black bean has 16.6g of carbohydrates.
Does lima beans or black beans contain more iron?
Lima bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 70% more iron than black bean - lima bean has 3.1mg of iron in 100 grams and black bean has 1.9mg of iron.
Does lima beans or black beans contain more potassium?
Both lima beans and black beans are high in potassium. Lima bean has 50% more potassium than black bean - lima bean has 467mg of potassium in 100 grams and black bean has 308mg of potassium.